Kick Off: Villa stun Liverpool for UCL spot; Carrick set to be MU manager reported by Romano

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Top Headlines

Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool: Emery's side secure Champions League spot with a huge win

Aston Villa secured Champions League qualification and left Liverpool anxiously waiting to clinch a top-five Premier League finish following a thrilling 4-2 win at Villa Park.

Romano: Man Utd set to confirm Carrick as their new manager

Romano: Manchester United set to confirm Michael Carrick's appointment as head coach on a full-time basis before Sunday's final home game of the season against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.

These Things Happen

Belgium announce squad list for World Cup: Lukaku & De Bruyne lead, Doku and Courtois in

Belgium announce squad list for 2026 World Cup: Lukaku & De Bruyne lead, Doku and Courtois in

OFFICIAL: 40-year-old Neuer signs a contract extension with Bayern until 2027

OFFICIAL: 40-year-old Neuer signs a contract extension with Bayern until 2027

Matthijs De Ligt has surgery on complex six-month injury

Manchester United defender Matthijs De Ligt has undergone surgery to cure a back problem that has kept him out of action since the end of November.

FA Cup Final: Fighter Enzo holds key for Chelsea against Man City at Wembley

There was something of an inevitability about Enzo Fernandez being Chelsea's match-winner in the FA Cup semi-final against Leeds. This is a player who relishes the big stage.

Inside England's World Cup base

We had only been in the Uber for 30 minutes but it felt like we had travelled to another planet.

Gill: Chelsea centre back is in prime position to make England World Cup squad

The world was sitting at Levi Colwill's feet. Literally, in a sense. The Club World Cup trophy was on the floor in front of him, and Chelsea's central defender was crouching down, posing for a picture with an England flag draped over his shoulders. Then it happened.

Joao Pedro transfer news: Barcelona sporting director Deco meets with Chelsea striker's agent

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...

Mourinho reveals new Benfica contract offer amid Real Madrid links

Jose Mourinho says he has received an offer to renew his Benfica contract amid rife speculation that he could return to Real Madrid.

AF World Cup Poster Series: Chapter A--Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, Czech Republic

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just 4 weeks away! To celebrate this epic quadrennial football carnival, we've crafted a special poster series spotlighting all competing teams. Today, let's dive deep into Group A!

What They Say

Kobbie Mainoo breaks his silence on Man United exile under Ruben Amorim

Kobbie Mainoo has opened up on the difficulties he faced after being left out in the cold under former Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim in the wake of his impressive return to form under interim boss Michael Carrick.

Fernandes: I was really sad when Rice chose to go to Arsenal

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes revealed he "was really sad" when Declan Rice decided to join Arsenal.

Unai Emery interview: Aston Villa boss says his team are not a top-seven club so are overachieving in their Champions League qualification goals

Unai Emery says he can be happy about Aston Villa's season as he does not see his team as a top-seven side, and there were even concerns from the Spaniard that the club could be in the relegation fight this season.

Jamie Carragher: Liverpool have too many weak players and don't excel at anything after poor defeat to Aston Villa

Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool have far too many "weak" players in their team after they were "taken to the cleaners" by Aston Villa in their 4-2 loss on Friday Night Football.

Michael Carrick gives telling response to Man Utd job question after latest update

Michael Carrick is expected to be confirmed as Manchester United's next permanent head coach before the end of the season after impressing in an interim capacity

Fixtures of the Day

FA Cup

Chelsea VS Manchester City 2026/5/16 07:00 UTC

AFC Champions League Two

Al-Nassr VS Gamba Osaka 2026/5/16 18:15 UTC